Cathy Lynn Meyaard

Cathy Lynn Meyaard, age 52, previously of Brookfield went to be with her Lord, Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA. She was preceded in death by her son Jeffrey, her father Taeke Oppewall and her father-in-law Vernon Meyaard. She is survived by her beloved husband Dan of 29 years; her children Christy (Tim) Graff of Eden Prairie, MN and David Meyaard of Troy NY; her mother Nellie Oppewall; sisters, Karen (Ron) Avink, Bonnie (Doug) Shupe, Linda (Juan) Becerril and Pam (Nelson) VanderMeer; her mother-in law Donna (Al) Bytwork; brother-in-law Tom (Helen) Meyaard; and many nieces and nephews. Cathy's caring spirit lead her into the nursing field. She also used her musical talents to bring the joy of Christ and music to others. Cathy played flute in local nursing homes and sang with a Christian folk group in coffee houses. Cathy found great enjoyment working on an organic farm growing flowers and making fresh floral arrangements. A memorial service will be held at 4p.m. Sunday at Walnut Hill Community Church, 156 Walnut Hill Road, Bethel. Memorial contributions may be made to Go Nigeria, 1717 Arrow Lane, Garland, TX 75042 or www.gonigeria.org Designate to Meyaard.